Where Am I?

Hallo, everyone! Welcome to another sector of the Pokemon Hive!

Anyway, I decided just to let you all be updated at my current stance in my Pokemon games (that I've been playing lately). These two games are Pokemon SoulSilver (epic game, love the remake) and Pokemon Black (for yet another Generation, it's not bad)~

For Pokemon SoulSilver, I really like my team~ For those of you who do not know, it is:

-Fang the Feraligatr
-Kyuureki the Ampharos
-Razor the Scyther (named after the Scyther in Dragonfree's Quest for the Legends)
-Uvei the Umbreon (best Eeveelution~)
-Flame the Typhlosion (traded and hatched)
-Silver the Lugia (first on-team Legend in a while)

I really like my team so far, since they're all Pokemon that I like~ And yes, I know Scizor is better but I've always liked Scyther more |'3 So this particular one will not be evolving!! Haha, anyway, they're all Lvl.61-62 right now, since I've been procrastinating my training. I still need to beat Red and all, but I feel like after I do, I'll be able to complete this PokeDex, if I try for it! It won't be easy though.. ^^;; As for now, I focus on training, making more teams, and just messing around and completing random things in-game~ If you guys ever wanna play on it, let me know, and comment!


For my Pokemon Black, I am currently at 6 Badges even though I got the game on the first day it came out here in the US ^^" Senior Project at school took my free time, so I couldn't play that much. But still, I finally completed my team of 6 (again lacking a Flyer), so I'm getting up to speed now~ For those of you who want to know my team, here it is:

-Ganon the Emboar (you gotta admit, he's a fiery version of the older Ganon)
-Taboo the Zebstrika (play The World Ends With You on DS, you'll understand the name)
-Gaia the Gigalith (probably my fave 5th Gen Pokemon)
-Darklor the Zoroark
-Kumasyun<3 the Beartic (heart included)
-Bladier the Fraxure (still training to catch up to others)

Anyway, this is my team, who is all in the low Lvl.40's, except the Lvl.38-ish Fraxure catching up~ I like the game mostly so far, but I have to admit, the difficulty to level is sometimes annoying, but not too much. One thing that has succeeded in annoyance is the heightened catch rate, especially in caves and on water. Seriously, it's annoying getting into 3 battles with Lvl.10- Frillish, all within the same 10 steps (so less than 1-3 steps from each other). o3o" But I'm surviving~ ^^"

Anyway, I'll be doing reviews on some of these games, but for now I'll start with these~!

So everyone have a good night, and I'll talk to you later! Ja ne~! :3

~Favorite Starters~

Favorite Starters

 

Hallo, everyone! Welcome again to the Pokemon Hive, where beasts of big and small can live together in a peaceful sanctuary~ Today,I decided to talk about the Pokemon Starters~! Yay~! Hehe, anyway! I'll be talking about my favorite Starters by category, and I hope any of my readers that see this will tell me theirs! :3

Generation/RegionOk, first I will be talking about my favorite Starter per Generation/Region (Kanto, Johto, ect.). I hope this works out well, since I like a lot of them!

1st Generation - Kanto
For here, as much as I like them all, my favorite Starter is definitely Charmander~ I've just always enjoyed using Charmander, then Charizard, so it's been a favorite of mine for a long time. I have tried the others, but I always return to that little Fire lizard~

2nd Generation - JohtoFor this Generation, I've always liked using my Totodile~ But I will make this clear for now: Cyndaquil is a very close second for me! I would have gladly used Chikorita more often, but I like the attacking power of the other two, especially the little gator (for defensiveness, I usually like Umbreon more). I just always preferred Totodile, myself~

3rd Generation - HoennFor the 3rd Gen, I usually choose between Mudkip and Treecko, though I like both. Here, I can't really decide on a favorite, but I like them both. I'm not sure why, but I never got too into using Torchic, I guess~ ^^" Well, that's all for Hoenn then~

4th Generation - SinnohFor the Sinnoh Region, I mostly choose Piplup, but I like Turtwig just as much. I can't decide here either, but I do like them both~ |3 So for here, I simply have both the little penguin and the turtle in my ranks~ Works out pretty well, at least for me~

5th Generation - UnovaFor Unova, I've only played it once (my Black Version), and I personally like Tepig~ I don't mind it if my Pokemon are slow (heck, my favorite 5th Gen Pokemon is one of the slowest in existence! o3o"), and I love his attack power too~ Now that I think of it...I never got really into the Fire/Fighting Starters until now.. o3o" There are too many of them >> Anyway, I also like it because Emboar looks like Legend of Zelda's Ganon, with more fire |'3

By TypeBy type, it's fairly simple for me, and not too hard to choose, somewhat? Here we go~!

Grass-Type
For my Grass favorites, I usually like Treecko and Turtwig the most, but I can't choose which here ^^" I like Bulbasaur, so he's close too.. |'3 But it's mostly between the first 2~

Fire-TypeThis one, as sad as it is to push the others away, goes to Charmander. Overall, Charmander is my favorite Starter of all types (and Charuzard is my favorite Pokemon), and close ones are Cyndaquil, and I kinda like Pokebu too. But Cyndaquil is the closest you'll geta to a second for Charmander~

Water-Type
For the Water Starter... Hmmm.... I'd probably have to say Totodile~? I don't wanna be mean to the other Starters, but seriously, I like that little alligator dude~ |'3 I don't know how much more to say, but I will reiterate that I like all Starters! I just choose faves...~ |3


Anyway, I hope you guys like this issue of my info stuff! And I hope you continue to read~ Until next time, Ja ne! I'll meet you at the Hive~!

Pokemon of the Week - Charizard

Charizard

As my second Pokemon of the Week, I chose my number 1 favorite Pokemon ever! Charizard! I've always liked this guy, and I just wish he had more playability in the OU metagame. Anyway, sorry for the PotW delay, I just wanted Typhlosion not to be short-handed~ |3 Enjoy!

Serebii.net - Charizard Pokedex Entry 

Overview:

Charizard boasts a great Special Attack, as well as a very nice Speed that can beat those strange 97, 98, and 99 Base Speed Pokemon nowadays! He is somewhat frail in the defense department, but even his low Attack can be usable on a certain set (one of my faves, talked about below). The only drawback I find to Charizard is his 4x weakness to Rock-Type attacks. This means he's a victim to the metagame's fanboy/girl love of Stealth Rock. I personally distaste using things that are so OVERLY used that it gets annoying. Oh, and as a side note: I didn't realize until I did this Pokemon of the Week, but Charizard and Typhlosion have the exact same Base Stats.. o3o"

Base Stats:

HP - 78

Attack - 84

Defense - 78

Sp.Attack - 109
Sp.Defense - 85

Speed - 100

 Movesets:

Charizard @ Petaya Berry

Ability: Blaze
EVs: 244 Sp.Atk, 252 Spd, 12 HP
Nature: Timid
- Flamethrower
- Solar Beam/Focus Blast
- Sunny Day
- Substitute.

This set is pretty easy to understand, and not too hard to pull off. Just put up a
Substitute, use Sunny Day, then Substitute until you reach 1/4 Max HP. Here,
Blaze and the Petaya Berry will activate, and along with Sunny Day, this will make
Charizard into a huge sweeper. Not much will resist a Sunny Blaze STABed
Flamethrower at 319 Base Power. Solar Beam takes care of Waters and most
anything that resists the Flamethrower. You could also take on Tyranitar with
Focus Blast, as he would otherwise destroy your sweep completely here.
Just keep it up, and it may not last long, but you will take down a few with this
dragon's power. And that Petaya Berry just pumps it all up even more at 1/4 HP.
Oh yeah, and if you're wondering about the strange EV setup, this gives Charizard
enough HP to get exactly to 1/4 HP.

Charizard @ Salac Berry
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 140 HP, 116 Atk, 52 Def, 200 Spd
Nature: Adamant/Jolly
- Belly Drum
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch
- Substitute

Ooo~ This is one of my favorite sets~ Anyway, you should come in when
you're not attacked (after losing a teammate) or into a Grass attack, and make
sure whatever you switch into will run away from Charizard. When they switch,
Substitute! Then Belly Drum as they attack your little Rhydon doll there. After
this, you have a Blazing, Max Attack, 1.5x Speed fiery lizard that will take
down almost anything. With these boosts, even a Dragon will cower to a
beefed up Fire Punch! Keep it going, and whatever you do, do NOT get
hit or your lizard will slam down hard! Other than that, you won't have
to worry about much, since Fire Punch and Earthquake offer great
type coverage. Happy battling~ >:3

Well, there you have it! Another Pokemon of the Week for you to enjoy~!
I hope everyone here likes them, and continue to read on~ I'll write as long as
you all read! Well, Gute nacht! And Battle On! X3

I'm back!

Sorry, guys! I know I've been saying I'll post every other day at least for a while now, and I've failed so soon... It's just I have many deadlines to meet, like my school Senior Project. The darn thing is a graduation requirement, and a big portion of it is due next week.

Anyway, I've been spending each day this week drawing multiple art pieces for a book I have to make for my project. My subject I chose was Art, so my Community Service portion was to make a book with my own story/art, and donate it to the children's ward at the Whittier Presbyterian Hospital. It's been a hassle, but at least it's helping with my art block...

So, I have drawn about... 5 pieces so far, I think? I'm gonna get as many as I can done today, and maybe a couple more tomorrow if I still need it. Tomorrow I'm printing, binding, and donating it, so hopefully this will all finally be done with... Well, I'm sure you guys don't want to hear me rant about my schoolwork, especially after being gone for a while. ^^;; So, what else to say~?

Pokemon starts here!!

So, on a lighter, Pika-related note: I have info on the Global Link! Apparently, the site has told its members (me included) that the Pokemon GL will be up and running by the 13th, but sadly, they took down that info soon after.

At the time, I'm not sure if this means it still will be released then, or if they may have changed it due to problems. Let's all hope for the best and root for the company supplying us with these fun (yet sometimes weird) creatures!

So, we also have to remember Japan's current situation. The massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake along with a dual tsunami took out much of the coast, and almost all of the Tohoku region. If you guys have time, please make a donation or something to help Japan. They need it!

Ongoing Events! Don't miss 'em!

Hallo again, everyone! Don't know how many active readers I have so far, but I figure I'll get more over time! Haha... Anyway, I decided to let you all in on the info now~

Not sure if you guys know, but there are a few live Pokemon Events going on now! (thus explaining my little Celebi up there~) Anyway, obviously the internet does not discriminate countries, and I don't know if any non-US peoples are reading my stuff, so I'll try and be as thorough as possible, ok?

United States

Liberty Ticket - This ticket allows you to get to Liberty Garden Island in the new Black and White games, where you can catch the Legendary Victini, the Victory Pokemon! This event will last until April 10th (less than a week!), so get it over WiFi if you haven't already!

Europe

Liberty Ticket - Again, this ticket brings you to a small island with a lighthouse, where you can catch the perfect stat Legendary Victini! Get it over WiFi before April 22nd if you haven't yet, ok?

Other

(I believe this refers to Australia and other countries that got the games)

Liberty Ticket - And finally, again due to its later release than the US copy of Black and White, countries outside of the US, Japan, and Europe have a chance to get the Liberty Ticket and the Legendary Pokemon Victini! Get this one before April 28th, and you'll be good to go! WiFi again, by the way~



So there you have it, guys! I hope this was useful to you all, and that none of you miss the Events! :3 I will be updating this blog with more Pokemon information, and possibly special updates for new Events, ok? Have fun, and gute nacht! ("Good night!" in German)

First Global Link Event

Eeveelutions

Hallo again, readers! :3

As my next post I decided to be a bit more... informative with it. As some of you may already know of, the new Pokemon Black & White games can connect online to an area called the Dream World, where we can send one of our Pokemon over WiFi, then play with it here on our computers!

Anyway, the Global Link (which is the host site of the Dream World) has not been activated in the US yet, and has been pushed back due to the recent disasters in Japan. Well, the Pokemon GL should be out soon enough, hopefully this month, and Nintendo has released their first GL-related Event for us! If you go onto the Pokemon Trainer's Club website (link below) and login, you get to play a game! It's a simple Brick-Breaker-esque game where you collect dropped orbs. Whichever orbs you collect the most of will determine the Eeveelution you get at the end (ie. more Water Orbs will give Vaporeon, more Psychic Orbs will give Espeon)! At the end, it tells you which Eeveelution you received, and you have the choice to keep that one, or play again for a new one. Caution! You only get to keep one that you choose, so choose wisely! Once you do this, you can later retrieve your new Pokemon, who will be waiting for you in the Dream World!

So, the thing about these special Pokemon is that they have their special Dream World abilities, which are otherwise unobtainable! Some of these are a bit trivial, while others help the Pokemon immensely! So, if you would like to go and play the game, use the link below and login to the Pokemon Trainer's Club. Have fun!

Pokemon Trainer Club

PS) I chose Umbreon~ ;3 May not have had the best DW Ability, but he's still my favorite!


~NiGHtsBeta09, signing out~

Pokemon of the Week - Typhlosion

Typhlosion

As my very first Pokemon of the Week, I chose Typhlosion! It's one of my faves from Johto, but I chose it for a more... special occasion~ :3 Anyway, here's to starting my new blog! Cheers, all!

Serebii.net - Typhlosion Pokedex Entry 

Overview:

Typhlosion has a great Special Attack stat and very nice Speed. Pair this up with a nice offensive movepool, and you got a good attacker in your party! With nice moves to implement like Eruption, Overheat, Focus Blast, and even Solarbeam, Typhlosion makes a well-rounded Fire-type Pokemon. Some things to watch out for are Stealth Rock, and Rock- and Dragon-Types. Typhlosion also makes a good Sunny Day user.

Base Stats:

HP - 78

Attack - 84

Defense - 78

Sp.Attack - 109
Sp.Defense - 85

Speed - 100

 Movesets:

Typhlosion @ Choice Scarf

Ability: Blaze
EVs: 252 Sp.Atk, 252 Spd, 6 HP
Nature: Timid
- Eruption
- Focus Blast
- Hidden Power Ice
- Overheat

Here's a pretty... standard Typhlosion set. Using his nice Special Attack and Speed to
his advantage, this set can hit pretty hard if used right. Eruption is there as a powerful
STAB move, and Typhlosion can move fast enough to hit before a lot of Pokemon can
damage him and reduce its power, especially with the Choice Band Speed boost. Focus
Blast is there primarily for Rock-Types that give Typhlosion so much trouble. Hidden
Power Ice is for Dragons that resist his other attacks. Overheat is like a backup STAB
move to use later in the battle, or if Typhlosion was already damaged after an Eruption.
Either way, the power here is incredible. The EV spread makes the most of his better
stats, and really helps with the moveset in general. Enjoy!
 

Typhlosion @ Life Orb
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 252 Sp.Atk, 36 Sp.Def, 220 Spd
Nature: Timid
- Fire Blast
- Hidden Power Rock
- Solarbeam
- Sunny Day

Here's another nice Special Attacking set. This one can hit much harder at times, but is
a little harder to set up (yet well worth it if you can). Once it does set up fully, this can
wipe teams clear off the map! The Life Orb will boost your attacking prowess, and as
long as you hit hard enough, it will eventually activate Blaze. Fire Blast is your standard
STAB move, and with Sunny Day and Blaze activated, very few Pokemon will be able
to survive the assault. Hidden Power Rock is for the Fire-Types that can completely wall
this set without it. And finally, Solarbeam allows for Typhlosion to reach new heights.
With this, he can injure those bulky Water-Types like Milotic and Tentacruel, plow
through Rock-Types like Regirock, and completely obliterate other threats like
Swampert and Omastar. As long as you can set this up, teams will be cowering before
this fiery weasel!

Well, there you have it! My very first Pokemon of the Week entry! I hope you guys like
it and find it useful~! My later PotW entries might have more detail as I think things up,
and if I ever improve some of my past entries, I'll post an update for you all! As for today,
Gute nacht~ :3

Introductions~

Hallo, guys~ :3

As some of you may or may not know, this is actually my very first blog! To be honest, I'm a bit nervous about it, but I'm determined! I won't leave this as another half-finished project, and will be updating and changing the blog as much as I can! Wish me luck!

To start off, I'm going to try and post every 1-2 days at the least, and no less than that (unless I have obvious reason not to). My goal here is to voice out my opinion on Pokemon, give out information, movesets, and news, and just anything else my devoted readers would like to hear! So if there's anything you guys would like me to talk about, leave some comments and messages, and if I see something I like or that a lot of people want, I'll try and make a post of it! Oh, and most days I will post one article, unless I have a lot to talk about and feel like writing maybe two.

So you may see some patterns in the way I talk, or what I talk about, and I hope you guys all like it! Remember: your opinions matter! Give me some feedback! Haha, it will help this beginning blogger out a lot.

You can hear more about me through the About Me link on the right, and I will add more to the blog as I go. Hope you all look forward to reading from me!

See you all, later! Ja ne!